Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Olik Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealth Management seeks a Sr Application Developer for Charles River Development (CRD) to lead end-to-end CRD enhancements leveraging the API framework. The role requires hands-on CRD configuration, REST API integrations, and optimization with Axioma and OMET/Gap Point.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in financial application development and strong SQL, Java/C#, and Python skills. On-site roles in multiple locations with a 90-day on-site period, then one day weekly WFH, US/GC only.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, economics, CS, engineering, math, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in application development for financial institutions.
• Hands-on with Charles River API Framework (front and back end).
• Advanced SQL with performance tuning and complex queries.
• Java or C# for integrations and support.
• REST API testing, troubleshooting, and integration.
• 3+ years CRD implementation and Work Bench configuration.
• Experience with CRD batch automation and monitoring.
• Familiarity with portfolio optimization concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements from requirements to deployment and support.
• Configure Manager or Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, and rules.
• Hands-on work with CRD API Framework: frontend and backend APIs.
• Build and support REST API integration workflows and messaging.
• Apply portfolio optimization knowledge and risk/constraints modeling.
• Work with Axioma and OMEGA Point platforms for optimization.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering to feed CRD workflows.
• Ensure Start-of-Day readiness and system stability.
• Translate requirements into detailed specs and user stories.

Skills

Finance industry experience

Investment domain knowledge

Strong SQL

Java

C#

Python

REST API integration

CRD implementation

WorkBench configuration

Portfolio optimization concepts

Optimization tools

Trading process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent

Tools

Charles River API Framework

Manager Work Bench

Central Work Bench

REST APIs

Axioma

OMET/Gap Point

Advanced SQL

Job description

Position: Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Compensation: $120K - $140K + Bonus

Location: Camas, WA or Plano, TX or Tampa, FL - On site 100% first 90 days and then 1 day a week WFH

Work Authorization: US or GC ONLY NO H1B's

Client: Wealth Management

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent

Experience:

• Must have financial institution or wealth management background in investment
• Hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework (frontend and backend)
• 10+ years experience in Application Development:
• Advanced SQL - complex queries, performance tuning
• Java or C# - ability to interpret, collaborate, and support integrations
• REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Python Programming
• 3+ years CRD Implementation / Customization , Workbench (Manager or Central) configuration experience
• Experience with CRD Batch Automation, including monitoring and exception handling
• Familiarity with portfolio optimization concepts (risk factors, constraints, optimization models)
• Experience with optimization tools such as Axioma and OMET/Gap Point
• Experience with Order Management workflows, markets, and trading processes (Equities & Fixed Income)

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements: requirements, design, CRD configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing support
• Configure Manager Work Bench or Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, rules, and result sets
• Hands-on work with the Charles River API Framework, including:
• Frontend APIs - UI workflows, triggers, CRD interaction points
• Backend APIs - data calls, order submissions, guideline checks, reference data, trading flows
• Build and support integration workflows using REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks
• Apply working knowledge of portfolio optimization concepts (risk models, constraints, exposures, and transaction cost analysis)
• Familiarity with industry optimization platforms including Axioma (portfolio construction, risk model integration) and OMEGA Point (optimization and risk analytics tools)
• Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering teams to support optimization workflows feeding CRD
• Ensure Start-of-Day readiness for CRD and support ongoing system stability
• Translate our requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, user stories, diagrams, and interface documentation